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Installing games from disc

When you insert a game disc, the console checks to see whether the game is already installed. If it isn’t, you’re prompted to install the game.

Note You may also be prompted to download an update to the game before you can play it.

Installing games from the Xbox Games Store

When you download a game from the Xbox Games Store, it installs automatically. While the game is downloading and installing, it appears in the Queue section of My games & apps.

If you choose to install the game later, use the Ready to install section on the far right, inside My games & apps.

Reinstalling games

Before you can reinstall a game, you must first uninstall it from the console's hard drive. To uninstall a game:

From Xbox Home, select My games & apps.

Select Games.

Highlight the game you want to uninstall, press the Menu button , and then select Manage game.

Select Manage all, select Uninstall all, and then select Uninstall.

You can then reinstall the game by inserting the disc or downloading again from the Xbox Store. To download the game again, scroll right in My games & apps and select the game title from the Ready to install section. You may also find the game by searching for it in the Store.

What to do if the game installation stops for a long time

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to install the entire game to my hard drive before I can play it?

No. Some Xbox One games are pretty large, and installing the entire game, especially if you’re downloading it, can take a while. You can start any game before the installation is complete, though not all game features will be available. If you watch the download in the Queue or Games section of My games & apps, "Downloading" changes to "Ready to start" when it's available to play.

Will I lose my game info and/or progress if I reinstall it?

The Xbox One console saves your gameplay data to the cloud, so if you’ve played your game online, you can resync your game with the cloud once you've reinstalled it. See Xbox One cloud game saves FAQ.

Can I play another game while installing one on my Xbox One console?

Yes. You can always play digital games when you’re installing a game from the Xbox Games Store or from disc. You can also play games from disc if you’re installing from the Store.

However, you can’t play games from disc if you’re installing from disc.